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Commercial Bid Manager

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

About the role

Reporting into and liaising with National Account Controller (NAC) on a regular and structured basis, the role of the Commercial Bid Manager will be the development of new business opportunities, responsibility for bid / tender submissions and the management of pipeline opportunities. The ideal candidate will also support the Senior Management team in other commercial elements regarding price management and margin initiatives.

Role Responsibility

Management of all bids, proposals, submissions for potential new customers

Scorecard and cost model analysis

Support NAC to identify new business opportunities & follow through to tender process

Work with National Account Manager Team with margin controls, price increase & movement

Oversee all efficiency and margin initiatives

You will need

Essential Skills

An excellent knowledge of the Foodservice Market

A proven track record of successfully writing and managing tenders

Analytical and organised approach to work

Good understanding of all MS Office applications with minimum level 2-3 in Excel

The ability to build strong working relationships internally and externally and have a passion for customer service

Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Ability to travel UK wide.

Desirables

Database of contacts in Foodservice

Booker system knowledge

Experience in supplier negotiations.

This is a flexible location role, requiring travel to customer sites across the UK, but there will also be regular working time in Didcot, Hatfield, Wellingborough & Northampton

Whats in it for you

Employee benefits include the following:

Company car

Colleague discount card

Group Pension Scheme membership

Company healthcare scheme

Company Sharesave Scheme

Childcare Voucher Scheme

About us

Chef Direct is a growing business that specifically caters for the unique needs of Foodservice operator. Our Distribution Centre in Didcot has given rise to the requirement of a Warehouse Section Manager.